{"product_id":"thrixopelma-ockerti-peruvian-flame-rump-tarantula-1","title":"Thrixopelma ockerti (Peruvian Flame Rump Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrixopelma ockerti (Peruvian Flame Rump Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peruvian Flame Rump is one of the most visually striking red-rumped tarantulas in the hobby, showing a rich black to greenish-blue body dramatically contrasted by a vivid flame-orange to pink-red abdomen that seems to glow like an ember. This species starts out life as an opportunistic burrower before shifting toward a more semi-arboreal lifestyle as it matures, often settling into bark crevices or an elevated retreat. Grab this genuinely eye-catching new world tarantula for sale, a real showpiece for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Thrixopelma ockerti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich black to greenish-blue body dramatically contrasted by a vivid flame-orange to pink-red abdomen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starts out as an opportunistic burrower as a sling, then shifts toward a semi-arboreal lifestyle as an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e A decent feeder with a solid growth rate for the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely eye-catching species that's still fairly uncommon to find as spiderlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Thrixopelma ockerti be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 to 6 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a semi-arboreal setup with about an inch or two of substrate along with cork bark or an elevated retreat, since this species shifts from burrowing as a sling to climbing as an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 to 80 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep slings and juveniles slightly damp with periods to dry out. Adults do best with substrate kept dry to barely damp, alongside a shallow water dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). A good eater with a decent growth rate. Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile but notably skittish, known for flicking urticating hairs readily when disturbed rather than holding a threat pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChanges Lifestyle With Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings behave like terrestrial burrowers, while adults spend more time climbing or tucked into bark crevices, so enclosure setup should evolve as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"1-1.5\"+ Juvenile","offer_id":44938133963071,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":52354191065407,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/products\/481f4e_9255fd256d824d8dae895b8ca2d41903_mv2.jpg?v=1682316073","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/thrixopelma-ockerti-peruvian-flame-rump-tarantula-1","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}